What are the differences between Elks, Rotary, etc.?

Another difference between the various service clubs are the projects they undertake. For example, Rotary's biggest service project is the campaign to eradicate polio (End Polio Now | Finish The Fight For Global Polio Eradication). read more

Elks Lodges, known as subordinate lodges, are located in about 2,100 cities and towns across the United States and its territories (as of 2006). There is one Elks lodge overseas, in Metro Manila, the Philippines, a former US territory; only American citizens can be members. read more

The Elks are a fraternal order and there is probably still an initiation that goes along with joining. I'm not sure what their charity is. The Kiwanis and Rotary are pirmarily business people's organizations. I'm fairly sure there is a fee but no initiation involved with membership. read more